Empty storefront on 7th ave - Grace?

Subject: Grace

Building was for sale. Sign is now gone, so perhaps it has been sold.

I bought a side dish there once, and it was okay. I was also impressed how quickly it folded. Why it's still closed is anyone's guess, I'd wager.

What I wanna know: what's going in across from the empty Grace storefront, in where the realtor used to be (next door to the cell phone shop)? It was empty for ages, then a wooden covering just went over the windows. Anyone have the scoop?

Subject: Grace, formerly Liberty Meat Market

For many years, it was the Liberty Meat Market and I loved to shop there-- I had never bought meat from a real butcher before, and the guys always offered helpful hints. They were a riot, and I was really disappointed when they closed-- one of the guys told me their rent had nearly doubled in the space of 4 years, so they moved to 5th ave near 9th street and Grace moved in. When Grace closed (almost as quickly as it opened), I revelled in my feelings of schadenfreude.

Subject: Re: Grace, formerly Liberty Meat Market

LittleRyder wrote: For many years, it was the Liberty Meat Market and I loved to shop there-- I had never bought meat from a real butcher before, and the guys always offered helpful hints. They were a riot, and I was really disappointed when they closed-- one of the guys told me their rent had nearly doubled in the space of 4 years, so they moved to 5th ave near 9th street and Grace moved in. When Grace closed (almost as quickly as it opened), I revelled in my feelings of schadenfreude.

I remember Liberty. How about Lehigh meat market on 7th Ave and 2nd? Are you a PSOG?

I am still seeking a GOOD wine and cheese place. Nothing local really impresses me.

what about that wine bar place down here on 7th in south slope, where the french bistro used to be?

BP. I'm not sure which one you're referring to....is it next to T'ost? If so, I haven't been yet.

Haven't been to FF either, Q, although it's a bit far from me.

I wish there was a chill place where I didn't feel like I had to dress to impress.... maybe just throw on a white sports bra and pair of blue spandex... just a place to relax and look at things from a different perspective.

In other news: Park Slope, with the opening of NoNo has official taken the title for the highest density of food/drink establishments per square foot in the world... so, no, I don't think we need another freaking resturant/wine bar/bistro/cafe/or lounge....or dry cleaner/liquor store/real estate agency...or women's boutique...or pizza place.

Any other ideas? Why is it that once a space becomes available the entrepreneurs try to figure out what food niche/service is lacking as the consumers salivate over the possibility of yet another culinary option?

I say save your money: go to uncle moe's for a burrito and then next store for three bud pounders...smoke a fat one and fart yourself to sleep.

Jesus, I amuse myself.

Flexichick wrote: I am still seeking a GOOD wine and cheese place. Nothing local really impresses me.

Blue Apron isn't GOOD enough for you?

An upscale house of vanilla beans.